Section 1803

Citation: Section 1803
Parent Document: Bohbot v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board, 34 Cal. Rptr. 3d 827 (2005)
Jurisdiction: California (state)
Effective Date: 2005-10-13
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2264118/bohbot-v-santa-monica-rent-cont... ↗

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We find Bohbot’s argument persuasive. To the extent the regulation creates a so-called substantive defense, the “defense” it creates is based on the fact that the landlord voluntarily dismissed without prejudice a previous attempt to evict for owner-occupancy. The procedures governing unlawful detainer actions specify that, unless otherwise indicated, the general provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure apply to unlawful detainer actions. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1177.) These provisions include Code of Civil Procedure section 581, which permits plaintiffs to obtain voluntary dismissals without prejudice if sought prior to the commencement of trial. (Code Civ. Proc., § 581, subd. (b)(1).) In other words, the Regulation conflicts with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure which allow for the voluntary dismissal without prejudice of an unlawful detainer action. Calling this a *472

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